My little handsomes..

Where does the time go?

5 years ago today Mason was born. I went from working full time, being totally independent, doing pretty much whatever I wanted to being thrust into this new world of being a mom. It was a hard adjustment at first.. not knowing what to do with this new little guy that I was now in charge of. Oh how I wish I could go back and savor every little moment that we had together those first few months instead of stressing about every little thing. I am now pregnant with our third little boy and I plan to take everything in knowing that this will be my last. I can't believe that Mason is 5, he has been a joy in our life and I love him more than I could ever begin to explain. He is hilarious, smart, loving, handsome, a great big brother and just a great kid. Where did the time go??

Palmer Speedway

Almost every night the boys go out on the driveway and set up their racetrack and race their cars. What are we going to do when it gets cold?

Add one more.. and you get 3!

We are so excited to announce that we are going to be having another baby! This will complete our family..whether it's a boy or a girl :) I'm not gonna lie I'm a little freaked about the idea of having 3. I've already had multiple anxiety attacks but I know this little one that is coming is meant to be and I'll be ready in 9 months.. and we really do make cute babies!

The best Dad

This is why I love Cameron.. he is the best Dad. How did I get so lucky?

Happy Mother's Day

I am so blessed that I get to be a Mom to these two boys. Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's in my life. Especially my own Mom. She is one of a kind..

Week 4 & 5 Results

So I am still going strong on my way to a new me. It is slow, but I know that if I keep it up, slow is better than nothing or gaining, am I right?? I have struggled a bit on the weekends, I have to be honest about that. I just can't be so strict on myself or else I will most definately fail. So a few treats here and there are what keep me going.. sorry Trish! Also, I have been doing Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 DVD. It's her brand new DVD that she just came out with. It's so brutal. I have done it 12 days in a row. I have never stuck with a workout that long before. It's 4 weeks with a different workout every week, and it progressively gets harder with every week. I start week 3 tomorrow and I am so very scared. I can see a difference in my muscle tone & endurance already! I watched a preview of week 3 today and it was like a horror movie. YIKES!

Week 4 & 5 Results - 1.5 lbs down!

Week 3 Results

So I have decided to start weighing in on Wednesday's just because Monday's seem to be not so good. I have done really good. I never thought I would be able to make it this far. I am now on my 4th week and it really does get easier as the weeks go by. I feel great! It is coming off slowly but surely.

Week 3 Results: 3.2 lbs lost. A total loss of about 8.5 lbs. Yeah!!!

Week 2 Results..

So I am a little disappointed at my results this week, but I continue to feel great and know that I won't have huge losses every week. Here's to a better week 3!

Week 2 results..

.4 lbs lost

By the way I realized that I haven't given props to the program I'm doing. It's Live the Life or www.kristiapproved.com. It's seriously been a lifesaver, and is the best program I have ever come across.

Week 1 Results..

So I have just finished my first week on my new eating/exercise plan. Im not gonna lie, it was really really hard at times, but I stuck to it. The weekend was brutal, I'm so used to eating out with my family and enjoying dessert at Sunday dinner, but I did it. I didn't have ONE homemade chocolate chip cookie. That is a HUGE accomplishment for me. Bakery food is my biggest weakness. So here are my results...

Week 1 - 4.4 lbs lost!!!!!!

Until next week..

A new me

So I really hesitate posting this but I feel it will help me to stick to this and be accountable. I don't even know if anyone reads this but if I think that there are a few of you that do, then it will help. I have started a new eating/exercise plan today. I have never been more determined, dedicated, excited & ready for a new me. It's a 12 week plan, so right around memorial day is when the new me will emerge. I haven't felt good for awhile and I know it is because of how I eat. When I go to the store I typically buy stuff for my boys, so that means a lot of "kid friendly" food with a few healthy snacks mixed in. I end up eating the same stuff because that is all there is. So today I have started the transformation to the new me. I will post weekly updates on my progess. Stay tuned..

Wishes and Wants

I want to take graphic design classes
I want to go to New York City
I want to go to Hawaii
I want to take a cruise
I wish I could get up early and get my workout done
I wish I could get rid of the extra weight
I wish I was a better cook
I want a Kitchen Aid Artisan Mixer...in white
I wish I could say no to sugar
I wish I could kick my diet coke habit, trying only to have one every other day
I wish I didn't like TV so much
I wish my knees didn't hurt so I could run
I want to be really good at Yoga
So there..

I Love..

A few years ago my sister-in-law Jodi gave me some shampoo and conditioner for my birthday. It was the Burt's Bees Very Volumizing Pomegranate and Soy. I haven't used anything else since. I was the type of person that would get sick of a certain brand of shampoo after a few months and move on to something else. My hair is very very fine and I could never seem to find the perfect shampoo that wouldn't leave my hair feeling limp and just plain dull. I have to say that Burt's Bees is the best product that I have ever used. It smells good, it gives my hair volume and doesn't leave any build-up. But the best part is that all their products are 98.9% all natural. So there are no chemicals or any other weird ingredients. Since then, I have started using their body washes, lotions, lip balm and I use the bubble bath for my kids. Next on my list is their moisturizer's. I just can't bring myself to spend $25.00 yet.. I don't think I will ever use anything else. So thanks Jodi for giving me a great birthday present!

YOGA

So recently I have taken up yoga. I never thought I would be one of those people that would talk about how much yoga means to them and how happy it makes them feel because really, I always just thought of it as stretching for a long time. Well, I am here to tell you that it has become my favorite way to break a sweat. I look forward to going every time, and it doesn't hurt that I get to take classes from my sister Abbey who is amazing! She is the very best yoga instructor around. Yoga has helped my insomnia, it has helped with stress, and it has helped me lose a few inches around my waist, and it just makes me feel really happy when I am done. I never thought in a million years I would be able to do some of the poses, but I am amazed at some of the stuff I can do now! Anyway, I just felt like telling everyone that you should give yoga a try! I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the results.

Allison

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